i'm alicia vitarelli along with michael. i want you to know she is more lovely in person than on tv. >> you're so sweet. this event is wonderful it's a day for families of generations for people of polish roots in philadelphia. for all to come and celebrate. i ve

kenneth moton will have more on the response from law enforcement in our area, but we begin with alicia vitarelli live in the satellite center right now. >> reporter: just a short while ago, officials in ottawa wrapped up a news conference, giving few details, the investigation is still very much active and underway, they are asking people in ottawa to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. as they piece together this day of sadness and chaos in the capital. >> a canadian soldier shot while standing guard at the war memorial in the capital city. paramedics took the soldier away in an ambulance and he later died. >> to have this happen under these circumstances beyond expression. >> this dramatic video captures the barrage of gun fire that ensues in this parliament buildings. they kill aid soldier and witnesses say that at least 30 shots were heard. >> was taking off my jacket to go into caucus and i heard pop pop pop and i thought it was construction if anything else. >> most of the downtown ottawa was put on lockdown, ottawa law enforcement officials offered few details, saying that

there she is, our own alicia vitarelli co-hosting the parade onhand today to accept the honor. >> veryxcited about that event. >>> and this, too. dozens of philadelphia's top chefs and mixologists are preparing with gardners to prepare a farm-fresh feast to feed hundreds for a good cause. >> he is preparing a meal and serving it up with winter green farm-fresh eggs. >> they look for vibrant. >> and the flavor even better. >> and a garden-to-table celebration held at the navy yard. >> do you need a helper at feast? >> always. we have about 400 people we will do the exact dish for. >> it is always a sell-out as diners sample dish from top chefs from gardens all over the city. the growers are from the city harvest program helping to field families in need. >> it is a wonderful feeling when people aren't getting vegetables. >> and profits back into the urban gardening program. >> going to the event you are also helping to fund getting 1200 people fresh produce during the growing season. >> and it will feature more than a dozen mix oologists making drinks. >> serving up a cocktail with a ki

alicia vitarelli takes us back in time to trace the origin of a south ph >>> "action news" continues with shirleen allicot, alicia vitarelli, and brian taff. >> now "action news" continues with the makeup tip that blew away amy buckman's mind. what she learned that can save your compact and save you money as well. >>> meet the mom that gave birth to a genetic gift, biracial twins. >> and bad behavior wins, ice boys are gone and ice girls are back. what made them decide to change their tune and give the fans what they want. >> but first a desperate plea from philadelphia, these precious faces were playing in this yard. two puppies being fostered by a young woman with a big heart. but soon someone break her heart by snatching the puppies in broad daylight. sara bloomquist is now live. >> reporter: those puppies were last seen on the 800 block of selma road jed afternoon, they were inside this enclosed yard and the homeowner was fostering the pups for a local animal rescue, she and the group are asking the thieves to return the dogs safe and sound. >> my big of the concern is the safety

this as heroin deaths are sky rocking -- >>> lets check in with alicia vitarelli live in the newsrooma look ahead this noon. >> reporter: hey guys, this is a powerful story gaining national attention. it's a 29-year-old woman terminally ill and is deciding to end her own life on her own terms, but her decision is not legal in every state. we'll have more on her story and the fight to pass a law in situations like hers here in new jersey. >>> and a woman goes avatar get for the way target sizes girls clothing, we'll tell you about the company's pretty incredible response to all of this. and you can take us on the go if you have been downloaded the free 6 abc news app, you can watch us streaming live on your tablet or smart phone. >> your accuweather forecast >>> chopper 6 hd over this in center city philadelphia this noon, students have left their classrooms to protest in support of their teachers. you'll remember earlier this week the school reform commission canceled the contract with the teachers union this, is 22nd and arch, these students are out here all morning long, showing the

alicia vitarelli is here now. >> one of the big talkers, the big question, can boys only be super heroesnd girls only date them. that is what is showing up on childrens clothing from wal-mart to target. is it damaging or is it no big deal. it's the question we are talking about coming up at 4:00, can girls be super heroes. plus 90% of us do it and you need to know about the food you buy that could save you thousands a year. and real life version of diary of a wimpy kid, how the author of the books came to the rescue of boys targeted by a thief. and take us on the go, you can watch our newscast on your smart phone or tablet. >> thank you. >> my daughter wants me to be batman by the way. >> are you robin's size really -- >> accuweather is coming up when >>> all right meteorologist, karen rogers is here now. hello. >> hello, how do you like the weather out there at least it's mostly dry. it doesn't feel bad temperatures where they should be. >> and november is next month. >> and then december. lets look at stormtracker 6 live double scan around the region right now, you can see we are dry t

here is alicia vitarelli.alian, a month long series of events across the city and the majority of the events are free from opera to art to food and a celebration of eight decades of italian shoe design. mayor michael nutter kicked off the event and said it's about recognizing the hard work of italians that helped to build this city. >> it's a wonderful place to have the sensation of italians, everybody loves italy, lets give them an opportunity to be italian for one month. one of the events happening is one that is special to us here at 6 abc, i'll be cohosting the annual columbus day parade, it airs live from 1:00 until 2:30 in the afternoon. and a wonderful festival in the afternoon and stop by and say hi to us. i love this parade coming up on sunday. >> thank you alicia. speaking of parades, alicia needs a nice day on sunday. >> she'll get one a little cool but not bad, with dry conditions, stormtracker 6 live double scan showing us in a there is no rain out there. and as we take a look outside, we have ple

and alicia vitarelli was there for healthy futures at the hyatt at the bellevue. licia had a chef cookoff. the lucky judges for the cookoff were kids. they eat right without giving up taste. if it's anybody that can do it is those two master chief. >>> and beating jose with a fish taco. >>> he won. that is huge. >>> it was very close though. >>> we have an epic lord the of the rings moment that plays out in outat a >>> it's time now for "the buzz." a big buzz of the reveal of the royal due date or the due month anyway. will and kate's second child is due in april three months before prince george's second birthday. they are saying that duchess kate that is suffering from severe morning sickness is continuing to improve. she will welcome singapore's president this week. >>> and tomorrow night is game one between the san francisco giants and the kansas city royals. the rivalry is so fierce. they are banning lorde's hit "royals" from the airwaves. seriously. kansas city radio is firing back. one station says it will play "royals" every hour for the first game. >>> he

. >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, shirleen with allicot, and brian taff. >> hello again, 4:30 and "action news" continues with the big talker, backtrack, what mens health is apologizing for about women in sports. >>> and after nude photos leaked online, jennifer lawrence is breaking her science, why she says the hack shouldn't be called a scandal. >>> and it's over for a new jersey football team, what caused state officials to sack the entire state championship team. >>> and now a social media threat against a college in delaware county. he thought it would remain anonymous but he was wrong. sara bloomquist is live now at widener university with details on what was said and how it was traced. >> reporter: well, a 20-year-old from lodi, new jersey, a freshman here at widener is in police custody at this hour, facing charges, including terroristic threats and harassment. they sell "action news" that the student posted a threat on social media this morning, he was tracked down and pulled out of class and arrested. this morning students here a

she is amazing. >> that does is for "action news" at 4:00, for alicia vitarelli, shirleen allicot, anddam joseph, we are back tonight for a full hour of "action ne >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> the head of the cdc was in the hot seated, forced to explain how two nurses caring for thomas duncan caught the ebola virus. we are learning more about the care of those nurses as officials also investigate more possible cases. it's thursday nitd and the big story on "action news" is the growing investigation into how two american nurses contracted ebola at a texas hospital. >> a top official from the hospital apologized for the mistakes made in dallas while caring for thomas duncan. >> rick and monica, at this hour, 26-year-old nina pham, one of the nurses infected with ebola is inflate, she is head to the bio containment unit just outside of washington, d.c. meanwhile, on capitol hill those handling the u.s. response faced a grilling from congress. >> she said she was told to board

and want to give a shout out to alicia vitarelli back over there, she is co-hosting the parade. >> that'sight. >> on sunday, it looks good for that as well. >> you will make sure. >> i will make sure. you don't ruin that girl's hair. she will be all over me. >> and speaking of alicia, she >> it is the first "freebie friday" of the month and let's start with some free pizza. today, all three slice locations giving out supplieses of thes granny pie. granny apples, candied walnuts -- want some? three locations. that is today. >>> and giving out a free year subscription to family circle magazine. 12 issues and showing you how to get it. >>> this weekend, the free out doorsy festival. celebrating saw -- autumn with movie outings, food trucks and more. 26th and the park yewaparkway. >>> and sunday the festival noon no 5:00. face painting and a mobile farm to check out. >>> and on sunday, loving this, a free boardwalk foundation at the 1:00 on the east side of schuylkill river with free snacks, entertainment and details at 6abc.com. have a great weekend. >> you, too, thank you for the freebies.

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now live from tacomy plaza here are your hosts alicia vitarelli and michael depilla and pete chi chiarocci. >> alicia: good afternoon. i'm alicia vitarelli and with me is michael di pilla, president of the national italian museum of philadelphia and pete chiarocchi from chickie's and pete's. we're thrilled to be here for the annual columbus day parade. i've done columbus day parades in three of new york's boroughs and various cities in new jersey and had so much fun doing philadelphia columbus day parade last year, that i'm back again! it's certainly a wonderful day down here and we're going to have a lot of exciting performances for you. a big "thank you" to the 1492 society which brings this parade to us year after year. the columbus day tradition dates back to the earliest days of our nation.

alicia vitarelli is here with a preview. >> reporter: talk about bragging rights, we'll reveal whichversity in our area has produced more billionaires than any other school in the country and why. we'll have the answers coming up at 4:00, and what they wear to what they say, we are talking halloween etiquette, do you think kids that go without costumes should be reward or kids that don't say trick or treat. and don't forget, we have an app too, you can watch our newscast on the go on your smart phone or tablet with the free 6 abc news app, we'll see you at 4:00. >> thank you this is jim. a man who doesn't stand still. but jim has afib, atrial fibrillation an irregular heartbeat, not caused by a heart valve problem. that puts jim at a greater risk of stroke. for years, jim's medicine tied him to a monthly trip to the clinic to get his blood tested. but now, with once-a-day xarelto®, jim's on the move. jim's doctor recommended xarelto®. like warfarin, xarelto® is proven effective to reduce afib-related stroke risk. but xarelto® is the first and only once-a-day prescription blood thinne

here is alicia vitarelli with a look ahead. >> reporter: happy halloween, i have candy for you at my desk, a special halloween edition of freebie friday, from free pancakes to free pumpkin spiced lattes. and it's a costume that has one man in the running for dad of the year, he turned his son's wheelchair into the cool of the costume in the neighborhood. we have your pictures and we are showing them all to you, use the #~ 6 abc halloween. we are getting great ones in we really enjoy it. >>> quick >>> meteorologist, melissa magee, is back now as we say good-bye to october. >> we are factoring the windchill this weekend. changes are on the way in time for a new month. stormtracker 6 live double scan showing you it's dry as we close out our friday and it's all about trick or treat and the halloween forecast, we have that on the way for you as well. here is the picture outside, sky 6 hd we are down the shore in atlantic city, can you see a few peeks of sun and otherwise sun gives way to increasing clouds and we are tracking moisture for the first half of our weekend. currently in philade

for alicia vitarelli and adam joseph, >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program.logist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> soaking rain is making a nd mess of the evening commute, you can see the large system making its way over the delaware and lehigh valleys right now. we are getting more details of the timing of the heavy evident downpours. wednesday night and the big story is the heavy rain that created slick roads and cloudy conditions, the downpours will creating flooding concerns this evening. lets look live now from philadelphia international airport where officials there are experiencing delays of up to 90 minutes on the ground they are telling us, if you fly out tonight you want to call ahead. cecily tynan is monitoring the storms with stormtracker 6 live double scan. >> monica and rick it's an afternoon of on and off tropical downpours and it's not over yet. i'm tracking a band of heavy rain moving on to baltimore and right now the focus of the heavy downpour is north of philadelphia, there is this one band moving through pottstown acro

>>> and a mom is taking on the >>> "action news" continues, with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarellishirleen allicot, and brian taff. >>> hello again, 4:30 and "action news" continues with great news for anyone that has bought a red bull in the last 12 years, the company now owes money. the easy way to get it ahead. >> if he wasn't looking for candy he was looking for cash. why police in montgomery county say that this wasn't the spooky suspect's first bank heist. >> and cruelty caught on camera, two boys slap a senior citizen without warning, and then laugh about it. what the former eagles player had to do with the attack in coatesville. >>> and a story that has connected as many as it has divided. have you probably heard about britney manard, she has gone from the face of unknown to the topic of discussion. in a month manard will die. under oregon's death with dignity law, a law that some are fighting to get passed close to home. nora muchanic is live now with more on that. >> reporter: hi shirleen, britney's story has blown up the internet and brought light on the subject of assis

. >> here is alicia vitarelli with more. >> mens health magazine is telling what it said about womens, that is coming up in big talkers, weeks after dozens of nude photos of her online, jennifer lawrence is speaking out, why she says this hack should not be called a scandal. >> don't forget can you take us with you on the go, if you have not downloaded the free 6 abc news app, watch us live streaming on your smart phone or tablet. >>> accuweather is >>> the nobel prize in physics was awarded to three scientists for perfecting the led light. the scientist at the university of santa barbara share its with to japanese scientists, for the technology used to light up computer screens and smart phone, it's a crucial component in producing white light for leds. >>> now david murphy is here with more from accuweather. >> stormtracker 6 live double scan -- i shop on a dime and it looks good. >> rain south and west of the philadelphia, most of us are looking at an increase in cloud cover, if are you in kent county, and smyrna it's likely you are picking up a sprinkle but this is really light r

." >>> now here is alicia vitarelli live in the newsroom with a preview. >> coming up at 4:00 we'll introduce you to a very special set of twins, they are different genders and different races. >> we'll explain how at 4:00. and if you think your makeup is used up and ready for the trash, think again. the new tips that will help you stretch your products and your dollar. >> and matthew mcconaughey was suppose to visit with a football team but he gave a rousing speech in only the way mcconaughey can. and you can watch us streaming live on your smart phone or tablet with our 6 abc app. >> all right alicia. thank you. >> accuweather is coming up when we come right back. a woman who loves to share her passions. grandma! mary has atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat not caused by a heart valve problem. that puts her at a greater risk of stroke. rome? sure! before xarelto®, mary took warfarin, which required monthly trips to get her blood tested. but that's history. back to the museum? not this time! now that her doctor switched her to once-a-day xarelto®, mary can leave those monthly trips b

for shirleen allicot, alicia vitarelli and adam joseph, i'm brian taff.adam and ducis rodgers are back tonight for a full hour of "action news" 10:00 on phl 17. >>> and here are rick williams and monica malpass with a look at what's ahead at 5:00. happy halloween. >> and to you, thank you. >>> coming up next on "action news at 5:00" we are following the capture of wanted gunman eric frein. "action news" live with how one community is trying to return to normal. >>> and the septa transit workers negotiating in an attempt to avoid a strike. the update for you next. >>> and those ♪ >>> "action news," delaware valley's leading news program with jamie apody, meteorologist cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> the hunt is over. eric frein is now in a five-by an eight jail cell after alluding the authorities for y more than a month. tonight, new details about his capture and first court appearance on charges of killing a state trooper and wounding another. the big story is the capture ever the aaccused cop killing eric frein. >> and he they will "a

. >> good morning, i'm eva pilgrim along with alicia vitarelli.unty barn goes up in flames and a fire truck crashes en route to the scene. >> plus, concerns about the entrovirus 68 are heightened after health officials confirm a young boy died from the virus. >> reporter: alicia it was a cold morning around the delaware valley with temperatures below the freezing mark in parts of the area. when does it warm up? >> it is 9:00 a.m. on this sunday, october 5. nydia is off, alicia vitarelli joins us. >>> in the news a fire truck crashes en route to a blaze to a barn in delaware. >> an argument ends in a shooting overnight sending three men to the hospital. >> the eagles prepare for an afternoon match against the the saint louis ralphs. saint louis rams. >> it feels like football weather. >> reporter: you two are decked out in the your eagles green. >> you are too. it's hard to wear the green in front of the screen, but i would be wearing a lot of it. that's cape may. it's a chilly start to the day. we have temperatures below the freezing mark in allen

. >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, shirleen allicot, alicia es with vitarelli and brian taff. >> hello again and "action news" continues now with a story that might take the political correctness cake. why one nebraska public school doesn't want teachers to call students boys or girls. >> plus, from health care to infrastructure our government has no shortage of ways to spend your money. that is why a new four year study has people baffled. find out what the government is spending a half million dollars on. >>> and his life was brief but full of love. a drexel hill couple said hello to their new baby and good-bye. they lived a lifetime of adventures through his bucket list. we begin in south philadelphia with a story you saw first on "action news," this is mel born ferrier, one minute the 57-year-old was sleeping and the next he was being stabbed by the neighbor and then the neighbor headed outside where the children were starting out for school. chad pradelli is live at the scene with details how the violent morning ends. >> it ended with the suspect being cap

. >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, shirleen allicot, and brian taff. >> hello again, 4:30 and "action news" continues with big bragging rights for a university. which school produced more billionaires than any other institution in the world. >> plus, from what they wear, to what they say, we are talking about halloween etiquette. do you think kids woutd costumes should be rewarded or kids that don't say trtd. we get into the candy code coming up. >>> a father at his first game vanishes, no cell phones, no credit cards, no trace. the mysterious disappearance in denver. >>> we begin with an update from the poconos, state police are searching for a suspected cop killer, officers swarming the area after someone reported seeing eric frein, he has been eluding capture for the last 46 days, now we turn to walter perez, live where frein may have been spotted. >> reporter: just a short time ago, a state trooper walked up to our news van and told me and my photographer to stay close to the news van because right here, it's been swept with dozens of r

lets check in with alicia vitarelli for a look ahead. >> reporter: hi sara, it's a dubious honor for men in our area, the men came in second for being the most immatture. it's all about bling on a budget, you can find jewelry for 70% off and a special deal for our viewers. and imagine being reunited with a missing pet after four years, the problem is when their beloved bird was found he was speaking spanish. we'll have the mystery of nigel the parrot coming up. see you at 4:00. >> see you then alicia thank you. we'll check the rainy this is ceo tom macarthur's world. in macarthur's world, he opposes new laws to ensure women receive equal pay for equal work. and macarthur opposes a woman's right to choose backed by a group that would outlaw abortion even for rape and incest. for us in the real world, aimee belgard. aimee will fight for equal pay and protect a woman's right to choose. aimee belgard's on our side. i'm aimee belgard and i approve this message. ♪ this flu season... remember this. your immune system doesn't work the way it did when rock was young. so we made fluzone high-d

that does it for "action news" at 4:00, for alicia vitarelli, shirleen allicot, and >>> "action news"s program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> we begin with breaking news tonight from new york city where a doctor that travelled to west africa has been hospitalized with ebola-like symptoms. sharrie williams is tracking the latest for us and joining us with updates. >> we do know that this doctor came in from west africa nine days ago. it may have been a 911 operator that tipped off officials about this case. he called about a fever and the operator asked him about his travel history and it was quickly determined he was a possible ebola patient. the doctor is 33 years old and his name is craig allen spencer, he was in guinea, africa working with doctors without borders treating patients affected with ebola, he returned last tuesday, october 14th, his flight path was from new guinea to brussels and into new york. the doctor called 911 and was transported from his upper manhattan apartment just before noon by an especially trained hazm

our own alicia vitarelli and the polish american cultural center will co-hurst the parade. >> burlingtonoffenders can reduce their vet by feeding the needy. the library system will host foods for fines. every delinquent reader who donates food will knock money off their fine. the money will be given to the food bank of south jersey. >>> the little ones got things moving at the fun day that included carnival games and bounce houses and bake sale to add a sweet twist to a fun fall day. there's much more coming up on "action news," this morning, sky6 live hd taking a live look over camden, it's a chilly one out there, meteorologist chris sowers is back with just how long this cold weather is going to last. >>> a play coming to philadelphia focuses on a family's fight against apartheid. 6abc loves the arts tells you about the new take on the production. >>> the meteoric rise of the inventor, david muir >> good sunday morning to you, philadelphia international airport, looking clear right now, but it is chilly as you head outside if you have to catch a flight on this sunday morning, 6:42, onl

lets check in with alicia vitarelli live in the newsroom where a look ahead. >> reporter: how is thisouraging students to waste time surfing the internet. plus, can you call it ruby slippers on demand, we'll show you the new app using wizard of oz technology, to get you out of a bad date or evening with the click of your heels. >>> and britney maynard the young mother that decided to end her life on saturday, now says she may delay it. and you can take us on the go, if have you not loan loaded our 6 abc news app. can you take are you busy? i'm just day-dreaming. about your dream trip to italy? yeah. with your sisters, to shop and see the sights. is it that obvious? you've been staring at that new instant game from the pennsylvania lottery. yeah, it's the new frankenbucks. with 10 top prizes of $50,000. is that painting crooked, or is it just me? [announcer] want to see your dreams come to life? you could scratch your way to instant winning. the pennsylvania lottery. bring your dreams to life. >>> have ever had a close call with a septa bus, tonight drivers warn there are problems with

. >> that will do it for "action news," for shirleen allicot, alicia vitarelli and adam joseph, i'm brianf, shirleen and i along with adam joseph and >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> that you larging statistics against the fight against ebola. now they say 70% of people that get the virus will die. there is some good news, now the first woman to contract the woman in the u.s. is receiving a potentially life saving blood transfusion, the big story tonight is the battle to contain the deadly ebola virus, but there is grim statics out today. west africa could see 10,000 new cases a week in the next month. >> now they have no idea how nina pham contracted the virus while caring for thomas duncan, pham was wearing a mask and gloves and a shield while working as a critical care nurse. she just received a blood transfusion from dr. kent brantly, he survives ebola and has antibodies. >> dann cuellar is now live with more. >> reporter: hey rick, delaware county public health offi

. >>> now for shirleen allicot, alicia vitarelli and adam joseph i'm brian taff.een and i are back tonight we hope you'll join us for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. now here is monica malpass and rick williams. >>> coming up cecily tynan is live at the philadelphia zoo. >> reporter: i am here with calvin, a dagu, a close relative of the a chinchill a, a close relative of a rat. >> those stories, boo at the zoo and ryan costello went into politics. in 2001, doctor manan trivedi joined the marines. trivedi served as a battlefield surgeon in iraq. costello served himself by voting to raise his own pay. and while trivedi cared for patients in pennsylvania, costello gave millions in government contracts to his campaign contributors -even as he cut funding for child abuse prevention. in congress, only trivedi will do what's right for you. i'm manan trivedi, and i approve this message. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> a rocket launch turns into

lets check in with alicia vitarelli. >> reporter: hey sara, many of us know people that are allergicuce to you a dog who is actually allergic to humans and it's a bizarre start to a political debate. and one that refused to come on stage and left his opponent alone standing in front of a crowd. and a local consignment store, one woman that is helping you buy designer clothes and earn a few bucks for the ones you already own. >> accuweather is coming up when >>> david is back now with a check of accuweather forecast. it's nice to see the sun. >> oh, yes, and even dry conditions, finally the rain is off to the north and east of philadelphia. it's not here any longer. as we look out on sky 6, we are dealing with cloud cover and oakley the sun breaks through over on the left hand portion of your screen, those of you watching on hd can see brightening on the left hand side of the bridge, every now and then the sun breaks through the clouds and we hope to see more and more of that. 65 is the current temperature and the dew point 36 and a lot of us in the mid-60s across the region and breez

alicia vitarelli live in our newsroom. how was your weekend? >> reporter: it was great.hool teacher is in hot water about the way she chose to tell the students about the dress code. we'll tell you how a clip from the movie is sparking conversation about the way female students are treated. >>> the fit bit for your wallet, the new gadget helping you to stay on top of your finances. of take us on the go if you haven't downloaded the 6abc news app watch our newscast streaming live on your smart phone or tablet. great weather this weekend. >> speaking of the weather skippy!! yippee!! fun fun fun! shiny! you never listen! what? is someone talking? ♪ skippy!! ♪ yippee!! i'm bored. hashtag bored. skippy!! yippee!! look a ride! (vo) made with the funnest peanuts ever! skippy. yippee!! ♪ >> david here with accuweather, you might have needed the fleece yesterday, but not today. >> reporter: especially since we're in the afternoon feeling more comfortable out there, guys. storm tracker 6 live double scan showing we are precipitation free for your noon hour, which is nice. as we ta

alicia vitarelli has the story. >> reporter: these are the images causing a stir, a pregnant woman inuous pushups while standing on her head, all part of her cross fit workout. when she became pregnant with her second child she saw no reason to quit. >> being pregnant is not being sick. >> the only thing they she changed was the amount of weight she lifts from 65 pounds to 50. she worked closely with a trainer and when she showed her doctor videos of her workout she was assured it was safe to continue. >> people that are at this level of fitness before the pregnancy, they can lift and to their bodies and continue to work out at that level through the entire pregnancy under the supervision of their health provider. >> elaina suffered terrible morning sickness through her first pregnancy but felt wonderful during this one. >> with this one i didn't feel like i was pregnant. i was so normal, i money did everything i always do. >> another benefit of her cross fit workouts, during her first pregnancy, she gained 30 pounds but this time only 16. >> i like to say that pregnancy is an athleti

industry trends and the panel featured the woman sitting next to me right now, my good friend, alicia vitarelli. a proud member. going back to campus. >> yes, it felt like just yet. and i tell you the school looks amazing. such a gem. >> it is great to have that in the area, and we're lucky to have her. that's right. >> and great weather as well. a look outside now at the philadelphia international airport, a few clouds upstairs on sky 6. 69 warm degrees with the wind out of the northwest at 13 miles per hour and pressure 29.80. and looking beautiful in cape may. look at the blue sky and the sun glowing on the sand. 65 degrees with the westerly wind gusting at times to 20 miles an hour there is no sea breeze at the shore. if you are heading out this evening on a friday, 63 degrees at 7:00. 61 at 8:00. and dropping into the upper 50s later tonight going to the high school football games. bring a jacket it will get cool when the sunsets. talking about a spectacular weekend and warming it up next week before we cool it down in time for halloween. it up next >> great night nor friday night football

. >>> and now alicia vitarelli joins us now at the big board with ways to keep yourself and your cashe when making withdrawals. >> just this week a woman was the attempt of a robbery that got physical and it happened in broad daylight, while it can happen any time anywhere, there are ways you can protect yourself. >> it's called bank brutality. look at what happeneds to this 24-year-old woman at a florida atm, a man comes from behind and wraps his arm around her neck and demands money. she hits the car's panic button and captures the alleged crook's boyfriend. >> he is my boyfriend he is here, is he in the room sleeping. they arrest patrick deson but he is keeping quiet. it turns out most atm robberies happen at midnight and 4:00 a.m. and more likely to happen at the walkup than the drive-thrus, look what happens one night in virginia, a man runs up to the window and points a gun and she gives him cash and he runs off. in new york a man stole $300 from this woman at the atm, for expert advice we turn to bank rate.com. >> go to an atm in a retail outlet. >> don't use atms on corners, t

now for nydia han, alicia vitarelli, and the entire "action news" team, i'm eva pilgrim.you back here at noon. >> we'll see you at the parade! trading-in or selling your car, truck or suv? webuyanycar.com takes the hassle out of selling in just 3 easy steps. one, get your free online valuation. two, book an appointment. and three, pick up a check at your nearest buying center. ♪ find out how much your car is worth ♪ ♪ at webuyanycar.com >> i'm monica malpass charges are planned against the first ebola patient in the u.s., how do we stop the spread of ebola and the panic around it? let's get the inside story. >>> good morning, and welcome to inside story, i'm monica malpass. let's meet our insiders, georgee burrell, jan ting, and raju, someone from liberia flew in from the airlines and got checked out on the questionnaire there is an issue whether he

. >>> and how a man was >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, shirleen allicot and brian taff. >> it is 4:30 and "action news" continues with the local lady cashing in on her chip creation, how america helped her win a million bucks. and call it sister act meets material girl, the singing nun that took the world by storm with her pipes. why she says her version of madonna's like a virgin is a tribute to god. >>> and now this could affect millions of children. they say it's possible to treat millions of children with adhd without drugs. >>> and lets go to the breaking story, we are still in west oak lane, we continue to monitor a caravan of atvs that are weaving through streets of broad street and then apparently at a park at 18th, and now at a gas station at broad and stinton as they gas up. they are still on west oak lane. we continue to monitor the atvs, it's illegal to ride one in the city of philadelphia, and they continue to ride through the streets we continue to monitor them as well as the police department. we'll keep you updated on thi

here is alicia vitarelli with a look ahead. >> time is running out to find a halloween costume for thisare here to help, coming up at 4:00, we'll tell you where to find the best deals on the trendiest outfits, and she is a nun taking home the top prize on a talent show. now she is covering a pretty unexpected song. if gets started at 4:00 and if you have not downloaded the abc news app, can you watch us on your tablet or smart phone. >> my daughter wants to be a dinosaur, i have some work to do. accuweather is coming up. >>> meteorologist, david murphy is back now, it wasn't as chilly this morning as yesterday. >> no, it wasn't, had a little predawn rain, looking at stormtracker 6 live double scan now, we are virtually dry although areas east of philadelphia, north of atlantic city now are still experiencing a couple of showers and some of these have gotten fairly heavy and most of the heavy stuff, including a little bolt of lightning popping up north of seaside heights, getting ready to go to belmar and off the coast. this popped up in the last half hour or so, but it looks like it is

alicia vitarelli explains in the fyi philly. >> reporter: the bakery opened it's doors on south 9th streetily came from northern italy and brought the bread as he is rewith -- bred recipe with him. this is easy, because everyone is named louie. >> reporter: they still make their bread the old fashioned way. >> our bakers make it with their hands, it takes 6 hours. >> reporter: there's a lot love in there. >> because we take so much time to make our bread, the flavor comes out. >> reporter: they use traditional brick often. >> how hot is it in in there? >> 450 degrees, on a saturday they put out 2,000 loves. >> christmas we put out 4,000 loves. >> reporter: while it started as a bread making business, they have branched out. we have cookies and at the samee that's off the hook. they have make their pizza just like they make their bread crispy on the outside and soft >> "healthcheck" this morning shows there's very little that parents can do to lower the risk of celiac disease. neither breast feeding or starting the food makes a difference. the study found that waiting preponderance the on s

. >> apple pay was launched today and our alicia vitarelli shows us how it works. >> reporter: todaytionized how we listener to music and use our phone is betting we can do it with the way away pay. >> i don't want to carry cash. he created apple pay one of the most buzzed about features on the i've phone 6 and 6 plus. you can use it at 200,000 stores. >> take it out of your pact and bring it to the terminal and that's it. >> reporter: purchasing power literally at your finger tips. >> i'll put my finger on there. and i just paid for it. it was that simple. >> reporter: the big question what if your phone gets lost or stolen. it is locked with touch i.d. so they can't unlock it. >> reporter: security is much tighter with the new encryption system that creates a one time credit card number for each transaction. and apple pay could change the way we do everything far beyond grocery shopping. i would love to have everything in my wallet on my phone. i hope it's the future. absolutely. - ( helicopter whirring ) - ( roars ) ( siren wails ) ( pop music playing ) ♪ when you're ready ♪ ready

for sharrie williams and shirleen allicot, alicia vitarelli, and adam joseph i'm brian taff.f "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. now here is rick williams and monica malpass with a look ahead at 5:00. >> thank you, coming up n, negotiations between septa and the transit workers union continue. we'll have the latest on the threat a strike next in a live report. also, could there soon be an ebola vaccine for humans. ali gorman explains the testing th >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> septa commuters are still d waiting and wondering if transit workers will go on strike, negotiations got underway but it's unclear if they are closer to reaching a deal. the big story today is the looming strike for septa workers, they vowed to give 24 hours notice if they walk off the job but they are still nervous about the possibility. david henry is live now in old city where negotiations continue. >> reporter: we have word that talks have broken off and they were meeting here at the wind

the "action news" team is out working on news stories for tonight beginning at 4:00, here is alicia vitarelliz room with a look ahead. i can say that. >> you know what we are saying today? freebie friday, the first weekend of october and the first freebie friday of the month, all thing 100% off coming your way at 1:00. the last thing you see in high speed pursuit. people throwing chains at police. >>> and the delaware county hair dresser that gave so much to so many is in need of help himself. i'm take you into mark's brave battle with brain cancer, and how the commune is paying him back for all of his support. if you have not downloaded the free 6 abc news app, watch us streaming life from your smart phone or tablet. no one asks to have diabetes or heart disease. at gateway health, we see you , not your condition. gateway health medicare advantage plans offer complete care that fits you better, gives you more, and may cost you less. like ten-dollar copays on the medications you need, and zero copays on everything from diabetic monitoring supplies to hearing and eye exams. call 1-877-gateway

. >>> "action news" continues with adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, shirleen allicot and brian taff. >>it is 4:30 and "action news" continues with a woman who went to great lengths to destroy her ex-boyfriend. she wasn't happy with their break-up and she really let him know about it. >>> plus, he is a new jersey principal with a purpose and a thing for rap. yes, hear his message that is both positive and entertaining. >>> and she is inspiring kids in wheelchair. a high schooler crowned homecoming queen. >>> beginning with the announcement of a trusted white house advisor put in charge of the nation's response to ebola. president obama named ron klain as point man in the fight at home and in west africa. health officials say nina pham, the second dallas nurse infected with ebola is resting comfortably at the clinical center in maryland. >> getting the optimum care. it would not be appropriate to make a prediction of when she will get out. she will get out when she is well enough. she is a trooper. he is very brave. >> pham was believed to have contracted ebola while caring for thomas dun

alicia vitarelli has the story.